Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s long-standing feud: 5 controversial moments

For years, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have dominated headlines not just for their chart-topping hits, but also for their bitter rivalry.

Here are five of the most controversial moments from their ongoing conflict.

1. The fashion week shoe throw

The feud took a dramatic turn at the Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party on September 7 2018.

During Christina Aguilera’s performance, tensions flared between the Bodak Yellow rapper and the Super Bass star.

Cardi allegedly confronted Nicki after claims that Nicki made derogatory comments about her parenting.

The altercation ended with Cardi throwing a red high-heeled shoe at her rival.

Security escorted Cardi out of the venue, and she was photographed leaving with a lump on her forehead.

2. Cardi’s accusation of phone number leak

Not long after the 2018 altercation, Cardi accused Nicki and her team of leaking her and her sister's phone numbers.

According to the Bronx-born star, this act resulted in a flood of harassing messages and even threats.

Although Nicki denied any involvement, the accusation added more fuel to their hostile relationship.

3. The Motorsport verse dispute and radio jab

Another major controversy came with Migos’s hit single MotorSport, where both the rappers collaborted.

Cardi claimed that Nicki altered her verse after she had already approved the original version, sparking confusion and mistrust.

The Pink Friday rapper insisted that Cardi’s story was false.

4. Nicki’s use of fan accounts and Queen Radio

Nicki has often been accused of using her fan base, Barbz, and her Queen Radio show to attack Cardi and other artists.

The Anaconda rapper allegedly shared screenshots and made indirect jabs at her opponent’s parenting skills.

5. Social media escalation and family insults

The conflict reignited online in September 2025 when both artists exchanged insults on social media.

The feud took a nasty turn when Nicki reportedly referred to Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, as "ugly".

The I Like It rapper quickly fired back, defending her child and accusing Nicki of harbouring jealousy and resentment.

“B**** you wish you could call my daughter ugly.. Kulture is beautiful and you know that. Your hate is so deep dark and nasty because your son nonverbal cuz you messed him up with them drugs so you jealous of everybody kids and their happiness!!!,” Cardi stated.